How this mum lost 25.5kg and her psoriasis is now clear

Kerrie Argent-Benfield is a 49-year-old mother of two who lives in Victoria.

I lost 25.2 kg in 12 months by following it 28 day weight loss challenge You no longer feel withdrawn from life.

“I feel fitter, my stamina has increased, my sleep pattern has improved, I am now eating nutritionally and I no longer have foot or back problems.

“Best of all, my psoriasis is clear now.”

How Keri lost 25.2 kg in 12 months and got rid of her psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, itchy, scaly patches that most commonly appear on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp.

“My skin is clearer, I have psoriasis and have not had psoriasis for the past 12 months,” Keri says.

“Mentally, I am a happier person, enjoying life and making the most of every day. I no longer want to lock myself away. My thoughts are clearer and I no longer feel tired all the time.”

In fact, Keri admits that her psoriasis flare-ups can be triggered by stress and in 2020 they have flared up in a big way.

“I wasn’t nervous so I couldn’t figure out why the situation was getting worse. When I started my healthy mummy journey in early 2021, I noticed that my psoriasis was starting to recover,” she says.

I think cutting out artificial sugar and eating healthy and clean played a major role. My skin has been clear since then.

“Psoriasis can be painful with redness, itching and dry skin, cracking and bleeding were common, not to mention the embarrassment of having bright red skin irritation on your body.

“I was hiding myself away because I didn’t want anyone to see it.”

What a typical day it looks like to Keri

breakfast: healthy mummy juice

Morning tea: Coffee and a piece of fruit

lunch: healthy mummy juice

Afternoon snack: Protein and fruit ball

Dinner: recipe from health app

Evening snack: Rice crackers and dip or chocolate as a treat

Playing sports: I walk at least 5km a day so I meditate once a week and have just started using my hula hoop.

3 Keri’s tips for success

1. Prioritize yourself
2. Advance planning and takeaway
3. Work out, even if you’re only a 15-minute walk away

“Do it yourself, I learned this the hard way! Be kind to yourself, you are going to have bad days and that is normal and OK.”

“It is how you approach it that will help you along the way. Take time for yourself, meditate if you can. Mentality is half the battle! Love life again, it goes by so fast!”